OFFER CLASIC EGYPT WITH DOMESTIC FLIGHT

Day One (Monday)

Arrival at Cairo and meet by TRAVOR representative at the airport, the representative will help you with the visa procedures.

Transfer to the hotel, the representative will assist you with a smooth check-in and overnight.

Day Two (Tuesday)

First part of the morning, breakfast and the visits begin with the visit of THE PYRAMIDS OF THE GUIZA PLATEAU: KHUFU, KHAFRE and MENKAURE, the only wonders of Antiquity that are still standing. The pyramids of Giza occupy a prominent place in the list of the greatest tourist attractions on the planet. 

Also, we visit the GREAT SPHINX and its SOLAR TEMPLE. The enigmatic sphinx has a height of about 20 meters and a little over 70 meters in length, it is endowed with a human head and a lion’s body, something that for the ancient Egyptians brought together intelligence and strength in the same figure.

(optional, for an additional cost). Then, transfer to visit SAQQARA , one of the most fascinating historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt. The site is dominated by the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, considered the world’s first pyramid and the oldest large stone structure.

In Saqqara we visit other small pyramids such as THE FUNERAL COMPLEX OF UNAS AND THE PYRAMID OF TETI, along with the tombs of some nobles and prestigious rulers who almost reach the level of KAGEMNY .

Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.

Our last stop of the day will be to MEMPHIS , the ancient and first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded by Narmer, the first pharaoh of Egypt.

Back to the hotel for the overnight.

Day Three (Wednesday)

Breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport to take the flight to Aswan.

Arrival in Aswan and meet by the representative of TRAVOR.

Transfer to visit the PHILAE TEMPLE or as it is known The Pearl of the Nile, dedicated to the goddess Isis , goddess of love. The temple located on a separate island in the Nile River, where, according to the myth, the goddess Isis took refuge and rebuilds her beloved Osiris from her  when  he was  killed by her brother and dismembered distributing her parts by the whole country. After the construction of the  Aswan dam, the temple was submerged in the water of the Nile and thanks to a UNESCO proposal  , recovering thousands of artifacts that were underwater and moved stone by stone to its current location, the  island of Agilkia .

On the island you can see several buildings, among which the imposing  TEMPLE DEDICATED TO ISIS stands out , although you can also see other buildings of great value such as the  Temple of Hathor , Trajan’s Gate , or the pylons that are at the entrance of the complex.

Then, visit the ASWAN HIGH DAM, one of the most important engineering mega-constructions of the 20th century. This gigantic building is 111 m high, 3.5 km long and approximately 1 km wide. After its construction was completed, the area behind the dam was flooded with water and became Lake Nasser and is considered the largest man-made lake in the world.

Transfer to the cruise and check in.

Lunch on the cruise.

After lunch, take a private ride on a Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing ship on the Nile River. While navigating the Nile you will be able to visit Elephantine Island, a commercial center for ivory (one of the oldest), Kitchener’s Island, with a magnificent botanical garden.

Back to the cruise, dinner and overnight on boar

Day Four (Thursday) 

(optional, for an additional cost)  TEMPLE OF ABU SIMBEL .

Early morning, picnic breakfast and transfer by road to visit the The Abu Simbel temple, a complex made up of two rock-cut temples, one of which is dedicated to Ramses II and the other to Nefertari, his first and favorite wife. The complex is made up of two temples. The Great Temple to the deified gods Ra-Horakty, Ptah and Ramses II, and the Lesser Temple to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari. The temple has four seated colossi flanking the entrance, two on each side, representing Ramses II on his throne. Beneath these gigantic figures are smaller statues representing Ramses’ conquered enemies. There are more statues representing various family members and some protective gods and symbols of power. Passing between the two colossi, one accesses the interior of the temple, which is decorated with engravings showing Ramses and Nefertari paying homage to the gods.

After this fascinating visit, back to the cruise and have lunch.

Lunch on the boat and sailing to Kom Ombo.

Arrival and transfer on foot to visit the TEMPLE OF KOM OMBO and the Corcodilo Museum, built under the orders of Ramses II, the only one dedicated to two divinities: the gods Sobek and Horus the Elder , and consists of two entrances, two hypostyle rooms and two exactly alike sanctuaries. In the Kom Ombo temple you can visit the Hathor chapel and see crocodile mummies, clay coffins and spectacular wall reliefs.

Back to the ship and sail to Edfu.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Day Five (Friday) 

Breakfast on board and transfer in horse carriages to the TEMPLE OF EDFÚ, dedicated to the god Horus , it is the largest after the Temple of Karnak and one of the best preserved in the country. The walls of the temple have rich inscriptions that provide important information about the time of its construction, providing details not only about the temple, but also about mythology, religion and the way of life in Ancient Egypt.

Back to the ship and have lunch during the navigation to Luxor.

In the evening, transfer to the East Bank to visit the LUXOR TEMPLE, it is one of the most spectacular temples in Egypt and the most important monument in Luxor and is dedicated to Amon (god of wind). It was built by the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the former built the inner part and the latter the outer enclosure, adding the façade, the colossi and the obelisks.

Back to the ship, dinner and overnight on board.

Day Six (Saturday) 

Breakfast and transfer to the West Bank to explore the following essential visits:

First, we visit the mysterious VALLEY OF THE KINGS, this great necropolis contains more than 60 tombs of pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom, one of the most prosperous periods in the history of ancient Egypt, (the visit includes 3 tombs, the tomb of Tutankhamen is excluded).

Then, we visit the TEMPLE OF HATSHEPSUT known as the Temple of Deir el Bahari, it is an extraordinary monument capable of dazzling its visitors. It was designed by the architect Sennenmut . It is dedicated to Hatshepsut, the only woman to reign in Egypt for a long period. The temple has a part excavated in the rock and another area on the outside formed by three terraces.

To finish our visits in the West Bank, visit the ruins of the giant COLOSSI OF MEMNON, they are two statues that represent the pharaoh Amenhotep III and that were built to preside over his mortuary temple on the west bank of the Nile. They were built 3,400 years ago and show the pharaoh in a relaxation pose, with her hands resting on her knees and her gaze towards the rising sun.

Before leaving the city of Luxor, transfer to our last stop of the day in the East Bank. KARNAK TEMPLE, dedicated to the worship of the god Amon of Thebes, the largest temple complex in the world. For centuries, this place was the most influential Egyptian religious center. There was also a sacred lake, numerous smaller temples and chapels, and multiple rooms and warehouses located within the walls that surrounded the main enclosure.

After finishing this amazing day tour, transfer to Luxor airport to take the flight back to Cairo.

Arrival in Cairo and meet by the representative of TRAVOR.

Transfer to the hotel, check-in and overnight.

Day Seven (Sunday) 

(optional, for an additional cost) In the morning, breakfast and start the day with the visit of THE GREAT EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) , the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. The structure will be just 2 kilometers from the three pyramids of Giza.

Later, transfer to THE CITADEL OF SALADIN AND THE MOSQUE OF MOHAMMED ALI It is known as the Alabaster Mosque. The Citadel is a peak of history, this magnificent structure has witnessed numerous historical events throughout history.

Afternoon, we will visit THE COPTIC CAIRO, one of the most unique places in the city. There, we will visit the Church of Saint Sergius, known as the Church of the Cave, where the Holy Family was hidden during their trip to Egypt.

Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.

After lunch, we will go to KHAN EL-KHALILI , the most famous market in Cairo. Walking through its labyrinthine streets is like visiting a real open-air museum. It is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and reproductions of Ancient Egyptian objects.

Also, we will visit AL MOEZ STREET, one of the most unique in the city with jewels of world Islamic architecture.

Transfer to the hotel, check-in and overnight.

Day Eight (Monday) 

Breakfast and transfer to the airport with the representative of TRAVOR to take the departure flight to the origin.

N.B: If your arrival time is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as the cruise check in time at 12:00 and we don’t want our guest waste their time waiting at the lobby for check in.

**Itinerary is subject to modification according to navigational and security restrictions without prior notice.